Stelling Minnis 10K 2013

Largely pleasant day for the quite small but very friendly and scenic Stelling Minnis 10K.  Worth the trip just for the picturesque countryside around the village.  Race was won by the familiar figure of Canterbury Harriers' Peter Hogben.



Stelling Minnis 10K 2013 (202 pics)

Paddock Wood Half Marathon 2013

Have rarely experienced such a big turnaround in temperatures.  Was mind numbingly freezing on the ride to Paddock Wood, but the sun emerged and it was about 12C by the time the runners started coming in.  Excellent race, very large field, but the sheer volume of spectators and people milling about made it difficult to snap.



Paddock Wood Half Marathon 2013 (337 pics)

Alan Green Memorial 10 Miler 2013

After a cold and grey start, the sun unexpectedly emerged and by the time the runners were returning, the temperature had climbed considerably and it had turned into a lovely day.



Alan Green 10 Miler 2013 (368 pics)

Beat The Bog 2013, Preston, Canterbury

Excellent event, very well organised, lots of mud, misery and water. Unfortunately the light was absolutely abysmal. Struggled to get any kind of reasonable shots. Auto focus constantly had issues nailing anything. Also was restricted to one small area of the course. Good knowledge of the area would have helped, as would a quad ;)

Still, the lunatics...erm...competitors seemed to enjoy themselves, as did the spectators. Decent turnout for a first event. Pretty sure there will be lots more to come from the people behind BTB 2013.



Beat The Bog 2013 (241 pics)

Kent Fitness League 2012/13: Nurstead Court relay

Grim old day.  Cold, wet, windy and muddy.  But the runners soldiered on in the face of the elements, as ever, as the Nurstead Court relays brought down the curtain on the 2012/13 KFL season.



KFL Nurstead Court relay (142 pics)

Lydd Half Marathon 2013

The early heavy rain pretty much eased off in time for the race but the ground was still very wet underfoot.  The field was large, enthusiastic and friendly.  This was one of the best races of 2013.



Lydd Half Marathon 2013 (281 pics)

Thanet 20 Miler 2013

Day started chilly and grey but quickly brightened up and was positively warm by around the mid-race point, which caught out many runners who had dressed for the cold.

There was a bit of controversy during the race when one of the Dartford guys was found not to be registered to run and was hauled off the course by the race director - but he then removed his vest and ran anyway ;)

Decent race and a good turnout - an ideal preparation for the marathon season ahead.



Thanet 20 Miler 2013 (191 pics)